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Old 10-11-2017, 06:24   #16
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Re: Can anyone read these French words for me?

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Are you guys really sure ? ;-)

Hune = Feminine for One
Orange = fruit, can be annoying
Pont = extended bank holidays between 2 existing bank holidays (happen every month)
blanc = glass of white wine, often small and dry
masse = usually of lot of something big and sh$ty
noir = dark, pessimistic (dark side of the force, dark ideas)
mouillage = action of mouiller ... hum... not politically correct.. but soo french.
violet = common first name in some aristocratic society
Exactly!

As someone who has been translating for a long time (from French to English), I really appreciate this response! THANK YOU!

It shows why people need people to translate: Google translate doesn't identify from which context to choose... yet!

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Old 10-11-2017, 06:26   #17
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Cherod, now you know where to come for help.
J'aimie le francais !!
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Re: Can anyone read these French words for me?

Man, dont complain, could be much worse, you could have an Oyster, a Westerly or anything english made.
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Nothing to add , just feel the pain as my boat is also in French !! Ah ze crazee French !!
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Great translation :-)
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